Willow Springs Golf Course offers eighteen holes of municipal golf east of downtown San Antonio, across from the Frost Bank Center. The course has hosted Texas Opens and local amateur competition, giving it a history that extends beyond the daily tee sheet. Ben Hogan and Sam Snead are among the Texas Open champions associated with this site.
Open fairways and large greens make an inviting first impression, but doglegs and length still ask for a plan. The course reaches 7,029 yards from the back tees. Choose a set that leaves realistic approach distances, and look carefully at where a fairway changes direction before deciding how much distance you need from the tee.
The second hole is a particularly substantial par 5, listed at 655 yards from the back. Its dogleg, water, and nearby Salado Creek make positioning important across several shots. Treat a long hole as a sequence of manageable targets. A safe layup to a comfortable distance can be more productive than trying to gain every possible yard with a difficult club.
Willow Springs does not have a driving range. Plan your warmup with that limitation in mind, and ask staff what preparation areas are available. The facility lists a grill and rental clubs, which may help visitors organize their day, but confirm current hours and equipment availability before relying on them. Arrive ready to play rather than expecting an extended range session.
The course is located at 202 Frost Bank Center Drive in San Antonio. Use the Alamo City Golf Trail website or call the course for current tee times, fees, cart options, and maintenance notices. Nearby events can affect the surrounding area, so allow enough travel time for your reservation. Bring water, review the weather, and keep your group in position. Willow Springs combines a recognizable tournament past with a public round that rewards patient placement and sensible tee selection.
